South Middle School vs. North Middle School
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School Overview
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North Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Overview
Serving 573 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 517 students in grades 6-8, North Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
573 students
517 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1283 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
187
167
Grade 7 Students
180
177
Grade 8 Students
206
173
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
74%
77%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%
